American author Amy Gottlieb’s debut novel The Beautiful Possible spans seventy years and several continents. Written in an epic style, the book explores some challenging concepts and contexts—the impact of the Holocaust, life as a refugee, identity issues, and the struggle of a Jewish woman to find her own space in a conservative religious community. But mostly Gottlieb’s book is about love and friendship. Through the eyes of three different characters, each imbued with deep passion and grace, Gottlieb traces a rich trajectory that reminds us all of our own potential and the sustaining power of a dream.
